Follow
La Gran Scena’s legendary prima donna Vera Galupe-Borszkh
from her birth in Odessa to her near-death in Rome, through her training
with the great bel canto expert Maestro Manuel Galupe (the last living
castrato), her marriage to him (“I loved what was left of him”),
the formation of her opera company, La Gran Scena, her romantic betrayal
by Hungarian baritone Fodor Szedan, her trial for his murder during Tosca,
her comeback, master classes, career-usurping by upstart divas, and ultimate
triumph – all told through side-splitting biographical episodes
and great operatic scenes, performed with La Gran Scena’s internationally
acclaimed combination of affectionate, knowledgeable spoof and musical
excellence! 150 minutes, Color, mono, 4:3, All regions.

Under the artistic
direction of Ira Siff (aka Vera Galupe-Borszkh), La Gran Scena has become
legendary for its opera parodies. Their debut DVD release includes their
unparalleled take on Act II of Tosca. “La Gran Scena puts
on a very, very funny show. If the company’s dramatic satire is
right on target, its musical barbs are also aimed with deadly accuracy.
Best of all, there is nothing mean-spirited about La Gran Scena’s
wicked wit, which is always motivated by a love of opera and a joy in
singing. Bravi!” —Peter G. Davis, New York. 112
program minutes and 48 minutes of bonus material. Color.